Orange Pastry Mince Pies
Delight your guests with these delicious Orange Mince Pies that are perfect for the holiday season. The buttery pastry is infused with orange zest and juice, adding a bright citrus flavor to the traditional mincemeat filling. These festive treats are easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, dusted with a sprinkle of icing sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g strong plain flour , plus extra for dusting
- 175g icing sugar , plus extra for dusting (optional)
- 375g cold butter , diced
- zest and juice 1 large orange
- 500g mincemeat
- 1 egg , beaten
Instructions
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. In a food processor, whizz together the flour, icing sugar and butter until they form fine crumbs (or rub in with your fingers). With the blades running, add the zest, then 3 tbsp orange juice. Process for a few secs until the mixture forms clumps. If you need to, add a few extra tsps orange juice to bring the pastry together.
- Tip onto a very lightly floured surface, knead briefly until smooth, then chill in the fridge for 30 mins or until firm. The pastry can be made up to 3 days ahead or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Lightly dust the work surface with flour, then roll out the pastry to approx £1 coin thickness. Cut out 12 x 8cm rounds with a fluted cutter and press into a 12-hole non-stick bun tin. Re-roll the trimmings to the same thickness and stamp out 12 x 5cm rounds for the tops. Spoon about 1 tbsp mincemeat into each base and press on the tops.
- Brush the tops with the egg, then bake for 15-20 mins until golden and crisp. Cool for a few mins, then lever out of the tins with a table knife and cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Warm gently to serve, dusted with sifted icing sugar, if you like.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Makes 30
Nutrition
- Calories: 192 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 22 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 10 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.2 milligram of sodium
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